Laura Pitner

Undergraduate woodwind quintet at Ohio State. Rehearses twice weekly, committing time outside of rehearsals to learning and perfecting individual part while also carefully studying the score in order to build a greater understanding of the repertoire. Helps to find and organize performance opportunities.

Under the direction of Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson. Performed at state and nation-wide conferences, gave world premiere of two pieces. Rehearses three times weekly, demonstrating commitment to personal growth by investing time in practice sessions aimed at refining technical and musical aspects of repertoire. Doubles on English horn as needed.

Under the direction of Miriam Burns. Rehearses twice weekly. Commits time outside of rehearsals to practice sessions focusing on finding a strong, soloistic sound and refining technical and musical aspects of repertoire. Doubles on English horn as needed.